See how AirWarden® detects and locates drones at stadiums to prevent event disruptions and ensure safety.
What Our Customers Say
RF is currently the best solution to identify where the drone and operator are, and the only one that we found that can detect the drone and the controller when the RF connection is established. Therefore, it’s possible that we can detect the drone before it even takes off. To detect the drone is nice. To detect and locate the pilot is a form of mitigation.
MetLife Stadium
THE PROBLEM
Airspace Awareness Gaps & Safety Concerns
Stadium & Campus Privacy & Safety
Drones over venues or grounds invade student privacy around dorms and research facilities, while crowd-level stadium flights pose severe safety risks that force game stoppages.
Ad Spend & Broadcast Losses
Live event pauses derail television windows, resulting in instant viewer drop-off, lost sponsor ad impressions, and network contract penalties for broadcast delays.
Espionage & Media Rights Theft
Unknown flights leak tactical playbooks during team practices, capture proprietary campus research, and stream unsanctioned aerial footage that violates media IP.
THE SOLUTION
Vetted Airspace Security
AirWarden provides a professional standard of security that protects your fans and players and your venue’s reputation.
First in the Industry
In 2019, AeroDefense became the first drone detection company to receive a SAFETY Act award (DT&E Designation).
DHS Designated
After years of real-world success, AirWarden transitioned to full SAFETY Act Designation, confirming its reliability in high-stakes environments.
Significant Liability Shield
Deploying a SAFETY Act-Designated technology provides venue owners with critical legal and financial protections in the event of
a terror attack.
The Industry Gold Standard
Major leagues like the NFL and MLB prioritize SAFETY Act-recognized technologies to ensure their stadiums meet the highest
possible safety benchmarks.
The AirWarden Response Lifecycle
A continuous approach to drone security before, during, and after an incident.
Phase 1
Continuous Monitoring
Before an Incident
24/7/365 Monitoring
The system constantly monitors your environment requiring zero manual oversight until an alert is triggered.
Custom Alert Zones
Monitor all activity in your area, but get instant notifications only when a drone or controller enters your boundaries, enabling layered response plans for different areas like parking lots versus the stadium bowl.
Trusted Fleet Management
Register official broadcast, athletic department, and approved media drones in advance, or during live detection, to automatically filter out friendly flights and eliminate false alarms on event day.
Phase 2
Immediate Action
During an Incident
Simultaneous Drone & Pilot Tracking
See the real-time location of both the drone and the operator on a single map.
Broad-Spectrum Detection
Detect diverse drone models across major manufacturers to maintain complete airspace visibility.
Coordinated Response & TFR Enforcement
Automatically share real-time alerts with on-site security and local law enforcement to enforce Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) and enable a synchronized apprehension effort.
Flag Watchlist Threats (AirWarden Remote ID Only)
Add drones to a custom Watchlist during an active flight or directly from historical logs to immediately flag them upon re-entry.
Phase 3
Tactical Analysis
After an Incident
Interactive Dashboard Analytics
The AirWarden Essentials dashboard automatically organizes historical data into visual charts, showing total flights, hourly activity, specific UAS IDs, and activity by alert zone, making trends and high traffic times easy to spot.
Export Forensic Reports
Generate detailed flight logs and forensic signal data to build prosecution-ready evidence packages for law enforcement, FAA investigations, and internal safety reviews.
Harden Perimeter Defenses
Use historical flight data to optimize security patrol routes, reorient ground cameras toward frequent launch locations, and close physical security blind spots around campus and the venue.
Portable Security That Moves With You
For events like championship games, festivals, parades, or high-profile matchups, AirWarden offers portable protection with no permanent infrastructure required.
Setup in Minutes
Mount the compact AirWarden Remote ID Receiver on a tripod in minutes and connect automatically to the cloud console via LTE
or Ethernet.
Minimal Footprint
No complex wiring or bulky hardware required. The plug-and-play design makes deployment simple for
event operations.
Scalable & Mobile
Deploy one portable unit for localized coverage or network multiple receivers together to protect larger venues, campuses, or extended event routes.
Ready for the Road
Portable units travel to away games or neutral-site events, helping protect practices, team facilities, and game-day operations.
Need Flexible Drone
Detection for Your
Next Event?
Request a meeting to discuss the right portable AirWarden setup for your venue, event, or temporary deployment.
Choose the Right Protection Level for Your Facility
See how AirWarden Remote ID and AirWarden Spectrum compare. Both solutions include AirWarden Essentials software for live monitoring, configurable alerts, fleet management, watchlists, and historical reporting.
Most Popular
AirWarden Remote ID
AirWarden Spectrum (RF Sensing)
Best For
Stadiums and universities seeking cost-effective drone monitoring without complex infrastructure, flexible for permanent or temporary deployment.
Stadiums and high-security facilities needing permanent detection of non-broadcasting drones, including venues hosting higher-security SEAR events.
How It Works
Uses compact Remote ID receivers to capture real-time telemetry from drones and their pilot locations.
Passively monitors local radio frequencies to detect control signals from drones that are not broadcasting Remote ID.
Hardware & Setup
Low-profile, self-installable receivers that staff can mount and connect without field technicians, complex wiring, or calibration.
Professionally installed RF sensors with technician deployment and an approximately two-week calibration process to filter RF signals.
Primary Advantage
Delivers cost-effective, wide-range coverage with rapid venue deployment, tracking exact drone and pilot ground locations.
Detects modified or non-broadcasting aircraft that can bypass standard Remote ID monitoring during higher-risk events or operations.
Request a meeting to see how our SAFETY Act Designated technology can help protect your fans, students, staff, and venue with scalable drone detection for temporary events and permanent stadium or campus installations.
See how AirWarden helps security teams identify drone activity, locate drones and pilots, and respond faster across stadiums, campuses, and surrounding areas.
Proven Impact Across Leading Venues
See how leading stadiums and universities use AirWarden to maintain accurate drone detection in complex RF environments, strengthen existing security operations, protect fans and athletes, and support live event security.
Get clear answers to common questions about drone threats, detection capabilities, FAA restrictions, alert zones, and reporting for stadiums and universities.
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Will stadiums be eligible for an Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restriction?
Generally, no. Under the FAA’s proposed UAFR rule, stadiums and venues whose events may already be covered by Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) are excluded from UAFR eligibility.
Can stadiums stop or disable an unauthorized drone?
Generally, stadium operators cannot legally disable or take control of a drone themselves. Drone mitigation is restricted to entities with specific federal authority. Stadiums can use drone detection to identify and track unauthorized activity and coordinate with law enforcement to respond when necessary.
Can drone detection systems distinguish known drones from potential threats?
Yes. Some drone detection systems, including AirWarden, allow security teams to approve known drones, such as media, public safety, or contracted drones. AirWarden can mute alerts for approved drones while keeping them visible on screen.
Can drone detection protect the areas surrounding a stadium, such as parking lots and tailgating areas?
Yes. AirWarden allows stadiums to create multiple alert zones around areas such as the venue, parking lots, and tailgating areas. Each zone can have customized alerts, helping security teams create a layered response based on where drone activity is detected.
What kind of reporting and historical data can drone detection systems provide for stadiums & universities?
AirWarden provides historical reporting on detections, flight paths, locations, and repeat activity, helping security teams identify trends, document incidents, and improve planning and response.
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